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Child Development Practitioner

A Child Development Practitioner (CDP) plans and implements age-appropriate service, supports and programs for children that facilitate physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. CDPs deliver services in multiple settings, including, but not limited to, childcare centres/facilities, the preschool sections of hospitals and schools, and Ontario Early Years Centres. Specifically, a Child Development Practitioner:

practises and promotes health
fosters relationships with children
plans developmentally appropriate programs and supports emergent learning practices
cultivates family, cultural and social relationships
applies intervention strategies
participates in a team environment with families, colleagues, community members, and support services providers
works in an interdisciplinary team environment and communicates with other professionals
practices professionalism and adheres to ethical standards

Automotive Glass Technician

An Automotive Glass Technician:

Repairs, removes and installs glass and windshields in motorized and automotive vehicles

Automotive Painter

An Automotive Painter works on the surface of motor vehicles and restores vehicle finishes, including removing exterior trim and hardware, matching colours and mixing paints, and preparing surfaces for painting. Specifically, an Automotive Painter:

removes exterior trim and hardware
removes sub-coating
matches colours and mixes paints
prepares metal surfaces for painting by sanding and masking
applies primers, primer surfacers, clearcoats and urethanes
cleans and polishes painted surfaces, including removing and replacing decals
applies undercoating treatments

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Automotive Service Technician

An Automotive Service Technician performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses problems and repairs vehicle systems in cars and light trucks. Specifically, an Automotive Service Technician diagnoses and repairs:

engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brakes, drive shafts, axles and other assemblies
alignment of wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms
suspension systems, including shock absorbers and spring assemblies
ignition, charging and starting systems, panel instruments, wiring and other electrical/electronic systems and equipment
fuel and engine management and emission control systems
air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems

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Baker

A Baker prepares and bakes pies, tarts, squares, bread, rolls, cookies, cakes and other items for commercial and retail establishments as well as restaurants. Specifically, a Baker:

prepares straight or sponge dough, yeast-raised pastry, puff pastry and aerated products
makes savoury products such as filled pies, patties, rolls, biscuits, crackers and flat breads
finishes and decorates cakes, prepares fillings, mousses, sauces, compotes and glazes
prepares confectionary, specialty goods and desserts for dietary restrictions
makes ice creams, sorbets/sherbets, gelatos and other frozen desserts
calculates raw product requirements to meet production demand and controls inventory

Baker-Patissier

A Baker-Patissier prepares and bakes pies, tarts, squares, bread, rolls, cookies, cakes and other items for commercial and retail establishments as well as restaurants. Specifically, a Baker-Patissier:

prepares straight or sponge dough, yeast-raised pastry, puff pastry and aerated products
makes savoury products such as filled pies, patties, rolls, biscuits, crackers and flat breads
finishes and decorates cakes, prepares fillings, mousses, sauces, compotes and glazes
prepares confectionary, specialty goods and desserts for dietary restrictions
makes ice creams, sorbets/sherbets, gelatos and other frozen desserts
calculates raw product requirements to meet production demand and controls inventory

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Bearings Mechanic

A Bearings Mechanic performs the following:

Disassembles and cleans bearings, seals and chocks
Inspects bearings, seals and chocks for wear, and damage
Repairs or replaces bearings, seals and chocks

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
Please note that this trade has been placed under review for a 3-month period as a result of low activity in the apprenticeship program. To learn more about the review process, please see: STO initiates review of 18 apprenticeship programs – Skilled Trades Ontario.

Blacksmith

A Blacksmith:

Forges and repairs metal parts used in farm machinery and industrial and domestic equipment
Makes striking and cutting tools
Makes, sharpening or hardening drills, chisels and other tools.
Makes custom work, including ornamental railings, gates, grilles, furniture and horse shoes.
Forges welding
Conducts hot riveting

Brick and Stone Mason

A Brick and Stone Mason builds and repairs walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures. A Brick and Stone Mason often works on industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings. Specifically, a Brick and Stone Mason:

erects, installs, maintains, repairs and alters walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures
works with materials such as brick, natural stone, manufactured stone, tiles, precast masonry panels, glass blocks, concrete blocks, light‐weight insulated panels, other masonry units, insulation and membranes

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Cabinet maker

A Cabinet maker:

Builds, repairs, finishes and installs residential and commercial cabinets, wooden furniture and architectural millwork using a variety of woods, laminates and other products
Reads drawings and specifications, and prepare layouts
Sets up and operates woodworking equipment, both power and computerized, to machine wood products and composite materials

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